Overview

• Michelle Williams and Ryan Gosling cohabited for two weeks during the filming of 'Blue Valentine' to authentically portray their characters' faltering marriage.
• Under director Derek Cianfrance's guidance, the actors engaged in exercises to create friction, including burning their characters' wedding photo.
• Williams described the experience as 'horrible,' noting it led to self-loathing and a challenging emotional toll during the process.
• She expressed skepticism about whether such an immersive approach could be replicated today due to modern budget and production constraints.
• The unconventional methods contributed to Williams earning an Oscar nomination for her performance in the critically acclaimed film.